New York to Target Social Media Firms on Interface Fee (Correct)

New York would require social media platforms to provide free data to apps that allow users to block hateful speech under legislation state lawmakers are expected to consider next year.

If enacted, the law could be the first in the nation requiring that the data to be given at no charge. New York pioneered a related law last year allowing third parties access to digital information to repair smart devices.

The push comes as antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other hate speech have surged online, especially amid the Israel-Hamas War. Supporters say motivated third parties are better at blocking harassing content than ...